chassard's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Inferno
4 Stars
Anyone expecting the brilliance of The Da Vinci Code will be disappointed. However, if you are interested in a fast paced, edge of your seat scavenger hunt type thriller with fascinating detail on Dante's Inferno and the art it has spawned then Dan Brown's latest should be right up your alley.
The first 80% of the book is a roller-coaster ride of race-against-the-clock intrigue and mystery with a well-developed story line and compelling characterization. The final twist at this point is the result of some brilliant plotting and had me re-reading a number of earlier scenes to see how I could have missed the clues (they are there but very cleverly hidden).
Unfortunately, this is also the point at which the story begins to unravel as Brown's resolution attempts to convey a moralistic/humanistic message concerning the fundamental flaws of humanity, and thereby obliterates the tension and suspense that has been building throughout the book.
While Inferno is an entertaining read, and the literary and artistic trivia surrounding Dante is exceedingly captivating, there is nothing particularly hearth-shattering or controversial that would make it stand out.
4 Stars
Anyone expecting the brilliance of The Da Vinci Code will be disappointed. However, if you are interested in a fast paced, edge of your seat scavenger hunt type thriller with fascinating detail on Dante's Inferno and the art it has spawned then Dan Brown's latest should be right up your alley.
The first 80% of the book is a roller-coaster ride of race-against-the-clock intrigue and mystery with a well-developed story line and compelling characterization. The final twist at this point is the result of some brilliant plotting and had me re-reading a number of earlier scenes to see how I could have missed the clues (they are there but very cleverly hidden).
Unfortunately, this is also the point at which the story begins to unravel as Brown's resolution attempts to convey a moralistic/humanistic message concerning the fundamental flaws of humanity, and thereby obliterates the tension and suspense that has been building throughout the book.
While Inferno is an entertaining read, and the literary and artistic trivia surrounding Dante is exceedingly captivating, there is nothing particularly hearth-shattering or controversial that would make it stand out.
crikhopit's review against another edition
4.0
I love Dan Brown's books, as repetitive as they may be. Robert Langdon is one of my favorite literary characters (really!) and the fourth adventure with Professor Langdon doesn't disappoint. Inferno, set in Florence (one of my favorite cities) follows Langdon as he races around trying to recover from amnesia and save the world from a Crazy Person at the same time. Same formula as all the books, but really, if it ain't broke...
tms98's review against another edition
4.0
Bij Dan Brown weet je wel wat je moet verwachten. Robert Langdon moet een groot mysterie weten op te lossen waarbij veel mensen gevaar lopen, maar deze keer speelt het verhaal zich grotendeels af in Firenze, wat wel leuker is dan een zoveelste keer een verhaal over Parijs, New York of London.
jerzgrl626's review against another edition
3.0
I thought the plot was interesting and I like how Dante was woven into a modern story but it was a little repetitive at times and I feel like the ending was a little far fetched. Overall though I enjoyed it!
jimmy1087's review against another edition
4.0
Una novela entretenida que te hace pensar sobre la cantidad de personas que somos en el mundo.